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Meaning of jab

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jab

Pronunciation:/dʒæb/

noun

Definitions

  1. A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.

  2. A short straight punch.

  3. A medical injection.

    Example: Our dog was exposed to rabies, so the whole family went to a clinic to get our jabs.

  4. A vaccination, whether or not delivered via conventional injection.

verb

Definitions

  1. To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.

  2. To deliver a quick punch.

  3. To give someone an injection